CHENGDU, CHINA—Accor announced the signing of a new Swissôtel hotel in the thriving destination of Chengdu, in partnership with Beijing Tianheng Group. Set to open in 2026, Swissôtel Chengdu Beihu Lake will bring the brand’s signature blend of precision, cultural authenticity, and Swiss premium hospitality to the up-and-coming community of Beihu. Surrounded by the Beihu Ecological Park, the site of the new 150-guestroom hotel is just a short ten-minute drive to the Giant Panda Base, a popular tourist attraction beloved by both Chinese and international travelers. “Swissôtel Chengdu Beihu Lake will provide a meaningful economic boost to the beautiful and fast-growing community of Beihu, attracting visitors and...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Arlo Washington DC, which opened in November 2024 as Arlo Hotels’ seventh location nationwide, has achieved LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This recognition highlights the hotel’s dedication to sustаinable development, environmental care, and effіcient operations in the heart of the nation’s capital. LEED Certification is the world’s most widely used green building rating system and an international symbol of excellence. Through design, construction, and operations practices that improve environmental and human health, LEED-certified buildings are helping to make the world more sustainable. The property’s sustainability elements include a 6,000-square-foot green roof with a 12,000-gallon cistern, which captures...

WESTHAMPTON, N.Y.—Set to offer a fresh take on luxury hospitality in the Hamptons, Three Ducks will open its doors in summer 2025. The hotel is a collaboration and debut property for designer-developers Randall Stone and Elizabeth Bakhash of Three Ducks Hospitality, a hospitality brand focused on creating design-forward properties that celebrate the locale. Stone and Bakhash first met while working at a New York brand and experience agency, where they discovered a shared passion for redefining hospitality through curated guest experiences. A much-needed addition to the vibrant and newly revitalized Westhampton Beach, Three Ducks is a thoughtful redevelopment of the...

DALLAS—Sheraton Dallas is redefining urban hospitality through sustainability, smart space utilization, and hyper-local sourcing, with the Herb 'N Jungle garden leading the charge. Located in the heart of Downtown Dallas, the Herb 'N Jungle is a 4,750-square-foot rooftop urban garden on the hotel’s fourth-floor outdoor terrace. It exemplifies how underused outdoor space can be reimagined to create real operational value and guest engagement. This garden does more than enhance aesthetics. It supplies fresh herbs, vegetables, and greens directly to the hotel’s kitchens, powering menus in all culinary operations, including the four premier dining outlets, with hyper-local, organic ingredients. The result: a more...

VENICE, ITALY—The St. Regis Venice, the embodiment of historic elegance and modern luxury on the Grand Canal, is the recipient of Green Key certification, awarded by The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Established in 1999, Green Key is considered a leading standard of excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. “We are incredibly proud to achieve the Green Key certification,” said Audrey Huttert, General Manager at The St. Regis Venice. “Sustainability is woven into every aspect of our operations, from pioneering initiatives such as being the first hotel in Venice to install electric charging stations...

KOHALA COAST, HAWAII—Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property on Hawaii’s Kohala Coast, has completed the first phase of its $200 million renovation and unveiled its on-property garden, created to redefine coastal dining with a transformative culinary experience. By blending the island’s abundant variety of fresh local vegetables, herbs, and fruit with innovative culinary techniques at Manta restaurant, the newly reinvigorated oceanfront venue introduces a new concept: a hyper-farm-to-table menu sourced directly from the resort’s “Ulu Garden.” This results in bold interpretations of classic Hawaiian cuisine. Nestled within the resort, the Ulu Garden is a testament to Mauna Kea Beach Hotel’s commitment to...

CAM RANH, VIETNAM—Alma Resort Cam Ranh is encouraging the young and the young at heart to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty in the name of the environment. From Monday to Sunday between 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., the award-winning resort’s Kid’s Club offers its “Green Hands, Green Future Tree Planting Activity”. Green thumbs choose between planting three different trees; a Golden Bell, a Bauhinia variegata or a coconut Tree. Participants receive a personalised name tag for their tree as well as regular photo updates of its progress. “Leave your mark on our resort by selecting from three tree...

SEATTLE—1 Hotels, the nature-inspired luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announced that reservations are now open for 1 Hotel Seattle, debuting in April 2025. Set in the buzzy South Lake Union neighborhood at the cross-section of Seattle’s emerging biotech and big-tech industries, 1 Hotel Seattle is a world-class urban retreat, blending sustainable luxury with the restorative beauty of the Pacific Northwest. “Seattle has always been a city that values sustainability, innovation, and connection to nature,” says Barry Sternlicht, founder of 1 Hotels and Chairman of SH Hotels & Resorts (soon to be Starwood Hotels). “With 1...

BOZEMAN, MONT.—Field & Stream Lodge Co., a new hospitality platform born from the iconic Field & Stream brand, announces the debut of its first property: Field & Stream Bozeman. Backed by over 150 years of heritage and expertise in the Great Outdoors, this Lodge blends the timeless traditions of hunting and fishing lodges with modern amenities. Now accepting reservations, Field & Stream Bozeman is poised to become a year-round basecamp for outdoor adventure. Located just one mile from Downtown Bozeman, the Lodge offers unparalleled proximity to Montana’s most celebrated destinations, including Bridger Bowl, Big Sky Resort, Yellowstone National Park, and the...

NASHVILLE, TENN.—Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville – The Gulch is now open in the bustling Gulch neighborhood of downtown Nashville, nestled between downtown Nashville and the West End and steps from famed Broadway Street, offering easy access to the city’s best retail shops, restaurants, bars and live entertainment. Developed through a partnership between New Orleans-based real estate firm HRI Hospitality and Nashville-based C. B. Ragland Company, the hotel features 210 rooms with 2,200 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, a spacious fitness center and flexible common spaces for working, socializing and hosting small events. It also boasts Café...